Why is a rainbow more than just a beautiful phenomenon, but a meaningful spiritual sign?

And how does physics surprisingly support ancient Kabbalistic ideas?

Can the word be punished by flood again?

Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.

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• (00:00:01) - The Nature of Rainbow
• (00:02:34) - What was different between the world before Noah and after the Flood?
• (00:09:50) - How Hasidism teaches about emotions

This episode uncovers the deeper meaning behind the Chanukah miracle and reveals its surprising roots in the earliest stories of the Torah. Is the real story behind Chanukah about the war, about oil, or is there something deeper? Sometimes, the most important victories aren’t the ones we expect. Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.

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• (00:00:00) - The miracle of oil
• (00:04:31) - How did the oil last for seven days during Hanukkah
• (00:06:47) - A Soul vs A Flame
• (00:12:13) - The reason for the burning bush

From cocaine to alcohol to smoking, we examine how Jewish law looks at addictive substances.

We will see how half a century ago, the Rebbe warned about today’s rise in drug use.

Let’s find out in today’s episode of the Jewish Perspective podcast.

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• (00:00:00) - Can an observant Jew Use Hard Drugs?
• (00:01:58) - Is Cocaine Koskosher?
• (00:04:09) - Excessive Alcohol and Smoking